A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4137453 Details
Epoch: 191 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4139381 epoch_slot_no: 13781 block_no: 4137276 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2136 time: 2020-05-09 02:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5842660054173939e4f2fb7901d9e5404803f58679b086af2d957fa7045cd9Block Operator
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